2021 Vancouver-Howe Sound-Sechelt Reports Thread

Seems we're not being efficient at Sandheads. Chilliwack hatchery had 700 Coho there as of yesterday. (and that's over 100 miles inland from SH)
So I thought I'd check out the vedder today. Seems that most of you were there too ;-) All the parking lots downstream of Vedder Crossing were full by 6:30AM. Canal was single lane traffic at 10:00.
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...boy am I glad I live on the island.
 
Seems we're not being efficient at Sandheads. Chilliwack hatchery had 700 Coho there as of yesterday. (and that's over 100 miles inland from SH)
So I thought I'd check out the vedder today. Seems that most of you were there too ;-) All the parking lots downstream of Vedder Crossing were full by 6:30AM. Canal was single lane traffic at 10:00.
What an absolute nightmare. They're all members of Jim's facebook group.
 
Notice the double hook. I can't stress the importance of a stinger hook. 4/0 gammy. I fileted them freeze for 90 days. Then you have sashimi take one out for breakfest doesn't have a strong fishy taste. Good for you and you can't over eat fish so good for body building or fitness to have a good breakfest.

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Question - So when are barbed hooks allowed??
 
Question - So when are barbed hooks allowed??
I can't even remember the last time I used a barbed hook and I am surprised that we can still buy them barbed. I always try to pick up the barbless hooks but not everyone carries them for some reason. There is a reason why we say tight lines, I can't see us ever being allowed to use barbed hooks again especially if they will open next April to one hatchery spring. Fingers crossed.
 
Was a slow day until now. Had a pin popper that was gone then right away hit and landed a 12-13lb white spring. 350’ water. 69 on the rigger using green splatter back hoochie. Looks like we are here for a while yet. Lol.
 
Question - So when are barbed hooks allowed??

I think I forgot to crimp that one lol sometimes I don't crimp the one that goes into the herring but I must have missed one in a hurry. Retired a bunch of leaders late at night
 
SH from 7 am to 3, slow go heading out with the pea soup fog
2 chrome doe chum and one hatch hoe, more addition to the smoke fund, released one wild and quite a few veracious grilse
The salad bar at noon fed a lot of boats, couldn't escape unless you were in 300ft plateau, stellar day though
Good bye Sandheads till next year. Time to chase um in fresh
 
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I got my vst apart you got me embarrassed I guess I forgot it. I lost the 20 I dont use barbs.
 
Just forgot one buddy you're allowed to make mistakes
Yes, it sounds like an honest mistake.

Getting caught using a barbed hook may result in a monetary fine.

Getting caught with undersized or illegally caught fish and one may find themselves unable to cross the border or get a job at some companies.
 
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